It’s cha boi Hunter (Boy) otherwise known to the Raleigh community as Bunner, Bunah, Bunter, Boy Hunter or just good ole Hunter when Girl Hunter isn’t around.
What a blast it has been so far, an exhuasting but exillerating one to say the least! I remember getting advice about the first few weeks to rest up because it will be exhausting but just never expected it look like this but I’m so glad it is, that being said, waking up is hard. I hate mornings, I’m such a night owl and have spent my college career going to bed as late as possible and sleeping in late and loved it…that just isn’t possible anymore and wow I wasn’t prepared for this. Having to actaully get up begin life before noon everyday for work, church, class, study time for class is just something I truly never imagined I would do but here I am, and it is getting easier but that’s life.
I can see some of the work that fellows sets us up for life wise, whether it’s done intentionally or not, but I bet it is. Showing us that we can run the rat race, while having strong and consisten fellowship, being genuinely involved in a church, serving within the community, and having time*** for myself is so incredibly possible, and I’m so thankful for the way that it’s being shown/taught to us.
Some things I’m grateful for:
Hospitality - Between my own host family (Shoutout Julie & Shea Tisdale) and every other family, there has been nothing but love, kindness, and genuine relationship shown to me.
Guy community - This year there are only three guy fellows, including myself, which can be hard but there are a number of past older guy fellows that love us like their own and want to know us and instill wisdom.
Youth Ministry - I lead Young Life in college and didn’t leave my time leading passionate or on fire for continuing it again, but now I get the opportunity to lead Middle Schoolers and it’s actually one of my favorite things of the week. Being able to let my inner child out and just be goofy and weird with these dudes is a blast as well as leading along some stud leaders: Luke, Simas and Neil.
Til next time!
-Bunner, Bunah, Bunter or just ole Hunter